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Europe based members

Posted by dinu @dinu, Jan 26 4:08pm

Hello everyone,

I would like to do a quick poll to find out how many of us are living in Europe and discuss what treatments we have available on this side of the pond.
Since the European medicine organizations have somewhat different medicine approvals than the FDA in the States, it would be interested to get a base line. Also it would be interesting to find out what treatment options we are being offered in Europe. I know myself, in Germany alone, I have interacted with a dozen various doctors for my PCa and receive half as many different opinions.
Additionally, the AnCan foundation is running regular live webinars where the have several doctors joining in. Since some of their webinars are held in the evening time (US Time zones) it may be difficult for some of us in Europe to attend.
I have spoken with the founder of the AnCan about holding some webinars earlier for the European audience and we would like to do a row call to see how many people would be interested in attending such webinars.

So, a simple response with the country in Europe where you are joining from and if you are interested in attending the AnCan webinar would suffice for now.

Thank you very much for your time and as always, be strong and stay positive.

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jsh327 | @jsh327 | Jan 27 7:17am

I live and have received treatment in both Europe and USA. When in Europe, I spend more time in Germany than elsewhere.

I am wiling to participate in EU time appropriate AnCan webinars, if it helps others in Europe get access to the expertise..

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westernflyer | @westernflyer | Jan 27 8:15am

I do recall reading from a subscriber his experience at the hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He mentioned, many Europeans from various countries travel to Heidelberg for proton radiation treatment. As you know, proton radiation construction is expensive, hence the reason there are few in the United States.

I spent 2.5 months in 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California (near Riverside) for prostate cancer proton radiation therapy. (Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA 6.47). My PSA has risen somewhat over the past few years, but PET scan and MRI indicate nothing. Aging process often increases PSA without cancer. Every male is different and as such, each case must be reviewed individually..and with second or third opinions.

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jdt | @jdt | Jan 27 8:26am

Hi, was treated in Ireland, would be interested in webinar.

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dinu | @dinu | Jan 27 8:48am
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I do recall reading from a subscriber his experience at the hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. He mentioned, many Europeans from various countries travel to Heidelberg for proton radiation treatment. As you know, proton radiation construction is expensive, hence the reason there are few in the United States.

I spent 2.5 months in 2010 at Loma Linda Hospital in Loma Linda, California (near Riverside) for prostate cancer proton radiation therapy. (Gleason 3 plus 3; PSA 6.47). My PSA has risen somewhat over the past few years, but PET scan and MRI indicate nothing. Aging process often increases PSA without cancer. Every male is different and as such, each case must be reviewed individually..and with second or third opinions.

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are you based in Europe as well?

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VancouverIslandHiker | @vancouverislandhiker | Jan 27 9:14am

Treated in Canada - quite similar to USA I think , with some twists . We still don't use proton machines up here . A few other observations too ....

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dinu | @dinu | Jan 27 9:18am
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Treated in Canada - quite similar to USA I think , with some twists . We still don't use proton machines up here . A few other observations too ....

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@vancouverislandhiker

are you currently based in Europe?

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dinu | @dinu | Jan 27 9:34am
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@dinu
NO..in Florida...

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@westernflyer
i am trying to build a european database so we cna coordinate with the AnCan for a webinar in the European Time zone.

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